Updated April 3 at 3:50 p.m.
Montgomery County Police identified the victim of a two-car collision on Norbeck Road as Altai Khaltar, 66, of Derwood.
According to police, Khaltar was driving a white 2012 Honda Pilot west on Norbeck Road just before Norwood Road when he hit the curb and crossed the center line and onto oncoming traffic. He then collided with a white 2019 Honda Pilot that was traveling east on Norbeck Road.
A third vehicle, which was traveling behind the 2019 Honda Pilot, was damaged from debris caused by the collision. The driver of that Nissan Rogue was not injured.
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A driver was killed following a two-car collision Saturday evening on Norbeck Road near Norwood Road.
According to Montgomery County Police, at 7:36 p.m., the driver was headed westbound on Norbeck Road when he crossed onto oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle that was traveling eastbound. The driver of the vehicle that crossed onto oncoming traffic was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A passenger in the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Two people had to be extricated. One car ended up hanging partially off a bridge.
Once the driver’s next of kin have been notified, police expect to release his name.
Anyone with information should contact detectives at 240-773-6620.
Update – Norbeck Rd between Norwood Rd and New Hampshire Avenue, collision, involves two (2) vehicles, near head-on, with entrapment two people have been extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 2 adults, 1 Pri1 trauma w/LT injury & 1 Pri2 trauma NLT injuries, some lanes blocked https://t.co/v8WS8FtV9o pic.twitter.com/vTiO6tuTpE
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 2, 2023
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The following roads are closed as the result of a traffic collision:
Eastbound Norbeck Road at Norwood Road and New Hampshire Avenue at Norbeck Road. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/OshVBEluuv— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 2, 2023
